ENGINE: IMPRESSIVE POWER.
Recent regulations lowered the average power output of a Formula 1
car. Before 2006, V10 engines were allowed, but F1 regulations made
them prohibited, requiring instead 2.4 liter V8 engines. In spite of the
power reduction, the performances of Formula 1 vehicles are still mind-
boggling, with the average engine being able to produce approximatively
900 horsepower. e Mercedes AMG F1 W08 EQ Power+ is equipped with
a state-of-the-art Mercedes-AMG F1 M08 EQ Power+ engine (1.6 L, V6).
e transmission is also an incredibly critical component in the design
of a Formula 1 car. Generally speaking, F1 cars have anywhere between
six to eight gears and a mandatory reverse gear. Fully automated
transmission systems are not allowed in competitive Formula 1,
leaving the drivers to use their skills and judgment in order
to determine the best gear for any given scenario. For the
Mercedes AMG F1 W08 EQ Power+, the flagship
company teamed up with Xtrac in order to
develop a semi-automatic sequential
gearbox with eight forward gears
and a single reverse gear.
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